Hot New Eats

Only in town for a few days and don’t want to miss out? LUXE rounds up the latest Manila restaurant hot spots to help you make the most of every meal…

Promising private nook The Test Kitchen serves as a creative outlet for Mich-trained chef Josh Boutwood, and somewhat surprisingly, is in partnership with casual resto chain The Bistro Group. Hidden away in the test kitchen of the Bistro Academy, this lovely, exclusive little gem can be enjoyed by reservation only – but it’s worth the forward-planning.

Michy-spangled Akrame Benallal’s hit-success Parisian steakhouse Atelier Vivanda, which already boasts several Asian outposts, is your go-to for a hearty foie gras and ribeye followed by crème brulée. Enjoy a quick lunch, or linger for a dinner of shared dishes, with sociable seating inside and out.